✨ What are announcements?
Announcements let you send messages directly to your challenge participants. They appear in the participant dashboard and can also be sent as push notifications.
Use them to:
Share updates
Boost motivation
Highlight milestones
Drive action (like checking the leaderboard or joining a new challenge)
💡 When should I use this?
Use announcements throughout your challenge to keep energy high:
🚀 At kickoff → Welcome participants + set expectations
🔥 Mid-challenge → Boost engagement and momentum
⏳ Final push → Encourage participants to finish strong
🏆 Wrap-up → Share results and celebrate wins
If engagement is dropping… this is your fastest fix.
🛠️ How to create an announcement
Go to Announcements in your admin dashboard
Click Create Announcement
✍️ Fill out your announcement
1. Title (required)
Max 25 characters
Keep it short and attention-grabbing
2. Description (required)
Max 1,000 characters
This is your main message
You’ll see a live preview as you type.
🔗 (Optional) Add a call to action
Turn on Include a call to action, then add:
Button text (max 20 characters)
URL (must include https://)
🖼️ (Optional) Add an image
Upload an image to make your message more engaging
Tip: Keep it simple and relevant
👥 Choose recipients
Select which challenge participants will receive the announcement
You’ll see a total recipient count before sending
🚀 How to publish your announcement
Option 1: Send now
Select Send now
Toggle Send push notification (optional)
Click Publish announcement
Option 2: Schedule for later
Select Schedule for later
Choose a date and time
Click Publish announcement
⚠️ Important things to know
Only one announcement is highlighted at a time
If you send multiple announcements, participants will see the most recent one first.
Scheduling conflicts
If you schedule multiple announcements at the same time, you’ll see a warning.
Required fields
Missing title, description, or CTA fields will trigger an error.
💡 Tips for better announcements
Keep titles short and scroll-stopping
Lead with energy (“You’re so close!” > “Reminder”)
Always include a clear next step
Use sparingly — too many announcements can get ignored